Army chief assistant General Weerachai Inthusopon on behalf of the Army chief signed an “urgent” memo to all units on March 20 that Isranews Agency published on Monday. It bars from social media any photos and videos of weapons being used, punishments being carried out and images of soldiers considered “inappropriate”. Units were instructed to put new recruits through appropriate exercise regimens and ensure their living conditions were hygienic and that they received sufficient food supplements and minerals. Supervising officers using such tactics would face disciplinary action including dismissal from service and criminal prosecution, the memo said. Taking photos or videos of training, weaponry and recruits being punished, as well as inappropriate images of soldiers shared on social networks, would violate the Military Disciplinary Act 1933 (BE 2476).

Source: The Nation Bangkok May 15, 2018 04:41 UTC